Associate Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

About the role

At kW Mission Critical Engineering, a part of WSP USA, you'll design the building infrastructure—power and cooling systems—to ensure data centers remain operational 24/7. You'll join a collaborative engineering team where you'll gain valuable experience early in your career.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex power and other building systems including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding.
• Collaborate and coordinate with multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors, and building owners.
• Attend client meetings.
• Design electrical systems for buildings including lighting, receptacle, general, essential and critical electrical infrastructure.
• Select and schedule equipment.
• Prepare calculations and specifications.
• Understand short circuit, coordination, and arc flash calculations.
• Perform construction administration tasks with assistance from senior staff.
• Work alongside senior engineers to survey and evaluate existing worksite conditions.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience in an electrical engineering capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interest in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, communicating and collaborating with internal and external design, client, and construction team members.
• Desire to travel.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is motivated, proactive, and excited to learn.
• Shows a strong interest in innovative design, particularly in renewable energies and sustainable, high-performing, commercial, industrial, or mission critical/data center buildings.

Skills

• EIT License, or ability to obtain EIT.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Knowledge of building, electrical, and energy codes.
• Knowledge of SKM, eTap, or Cyme software.
• Previous building design or construction internship experience.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Expected Salary: $84,000 - $101,000

Schedule

Not specified